The Denver Post printed an article on July 30 highlighting the possible selection of Mitt Romney as a vice-presidential running mate with John McCain. While focusing on several obvious areas in which Romney may help the ticket, the Post simply couldn't resist a few subtle jabs directed at the former Massachusetts Governor.
Making a personal assessment that Romney sometimes comes off as being aloof, and citing his membership in a church that some consider a cult, was simply not enough. Reporter Karen E. Crummy (I will resist the puns) practically salivated at the prospect of using those observations as talking points for the Democratic Party. (Emphasis mine)
He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, considered a cult by some evangelical Christians and Southern Baptists. Despite his central-casting good looks, he often comes across as aloof. And he and McCain taunted each other in the primaries, which could be exploited by Democrats.
Just another demonstration of how the MSM would like to remind their readers that Romney's religion does in fact, matter.
Surprisingly enough, I conducted a search on past Denver Post articles involving Barack Obama, and none of them included the phrase:
Barack Obama is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, considered racist and anti-American by right-minded individuals everywhere.
Who'd have thought?
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Critters like Crummy never
July 30, 2008 - 16:31 ET by bigtimerCritters like Crummy never stop...ever.
The only reason they do this, and there can only be one reason is they are terrified of Romney running with McCain.
We all know no mater who he picks that person will be trounced as much as possible by the leftists in the msm, but for some reason they have a visceral hatred for Romney it seems...and he isn't even as conservative as I would like.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
The media will only allow
July 30, 2008 - 16:56 ET by Kenny BunkportThe media will only allow debate on the following issues under these conditions:
Religion - only concerning Mitt Romney.
Race - only concerning people who aren't voting for Obama.
Gender - wide open now that Hillary is out of the race.
Military - only concerning John Kerry.
Age - only concerning John McCain.
Experience - not an issue in this election, not debatable.
Family and acquaintances - only concerning John McCain and Rudy Giuliani.
Etc, etc....
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
Aloof?
July 30, 2008 - 17:04 ET by needle“[Romney] often comes across as aloof”
Is that supposed to be bad or something? The MSM rags cannot seem to have enough aloofness when it comes to their messiah.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
And he and McCain
July 30, 2008 - 17:25 ET by general companyAnd he and McCain taunted each other in the primaries, which could be exploited by Democrats.
Exploited by Democrats huh, yea right,,more like the media. Sounds like a threat.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
What?
July 30, 2008 - 17:45 ET by iveseenitallA person who is "aloof" and belongs to a "religious cult". Isn't it Barry Obama who fits that desciption?
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
isia... Bingo! "America
July 30, 2008 - 17:50 ET by bigtimerisia...
Bingo!
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Romney's Mormonism
July 30, 2008 - 17:50 ET by deerjerkydaveI read an article recently that tried to say that Evangelicals wont vote for McCain if Romney is the VP. While it may be true that a number of bigoted evangelicals would vote this way, a lot of evangelicals still voted for Romney in the primaries if you look at the exit polls.
I think most Evangelicals
July 30, 2008 - 18:03 ET by Kenny BunkportI think most Evangelicals have figured out the "Lesser of two evils" regarding this campaign.
Of course, there will be some that remain rigid on the issue. They will be the ones the media will showcase as speaking for the whole.
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
Romney and evangelicals
July 30, 2008 - 18:17 ET by nkviking75As an evangelical, McCain has my vote. Obama would be a major disaster as president. But McCain has had a history of taking shots at evangelicals. And Romney is perceived by many as a flip-flopper on abortion and gay marriage. I also think Romney should have distanced himself from the "bigoted evangelical" meme. In the Iowa Caucuses, 60% were evangelicals. Romney got 19 percent of their vote. If there hadn't been an evangelical candidate, I believe he'd have had a lot more.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Of the few
July 30, 2008 - 19:19 ET by deerjerkydaveOf the few evangelicals who are scared to vote for a Mormon VP, do you think they would be more scared of BHO's church in a matchup? Or would they just not vote for either candidate?
I am a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) BTW.
well deer
July 30, 2008 - 20:01 ET by candanceI'm an evangelical but I can't speak for those who refuse to give Romney a chance based on religion.
As long as someone believes in small government, religious freedom, national security, family values, and preserving the Constitution...I don't care if they believe purple monkeys fly around on Mars.
Getting Evangelicals to know the Real Romney
July 30, 2008 - 23:38 ET by PopularTechFaith:
Romney: Faith in America (Video) (21min)
Marriage:
Romney: "Marriage is Between a Man and a Woman" (Video) (1min)
Romney Fights For Marriage Vote (Video) (3min)
2003 - Massachusetts Governor Vows to Pursue Marriage Amendment (USAToday)
2004 - Romney Urges Constitutional Ban on Same Sex Marriage (USAToday)
One Man, One Woman - A Citizen's Guide to Protecting Marriage (Mitt Romney, The Wall Street Journal)
- Eleven States Ban Gay Marriage (FOXNews)
Romney Announces Abstinence Education Program (Boston News)
Right to Life:
"After 35 years of Roe v. Wade, we are again reminded why this decision should be overturned. We recognize the worth and dignity of every person, a fact that is ingrained in our hearts and etched in our national purpose. Unelected judges should not be the final arbiters on these important decisions which define who we are as a people. Respect for human life is, at once, both the foundation and the way forward to the future of a just and noble society, one in which every human individual is welcomed in life and protected in law." - Mitt Romney
Mass. Governor Mitt Romney Vetoes embryonic Stem-Cell Bill (FOXNews)
Mitt Romney Warns of 'Orwellian' Stem Cell Research (NewsMax)
"It is wrong to allow science to take an assembly-line approach to the production of human embryos, the creation of which will be rooted in experimentation and destruction" - Mitt Romney
Mass. Governor Mitt Romney Vetoes Emergency Contraception Bill (FOXNews)
Mitt Romney: Why I Vetoed Contraception Bill (Boston Globe)
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
Check out his gun control
July 31, 2008 - 05:19 ET by SchnikeysCheck out his gun control record and you have a perfect RINO tag team.
Aside from that, I do have to admit that he is not an ultra-terrible candidate.
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Romney on Gun Control
July 31, 2008 - 14:18 ET by PopularTechI already checked out his record:
Second Amendment:
"I believe the right to keep and bear arms is a cornerstone of our personal freedoms. Should I be fortunate enough to become President, I will stand up and fight against any attempt to weaken or infringe upon our Second Amendment rights. And I will do this without any apology and without any hesitation." - Mitt Romney
Governor Romney Signs Pro-Gun Legislation Clarifing Muzzleloader Law (NRA)
Governor Romney Signs Pro-Gun Legislation Allowing Exemptions for Target Pistol Manufacturers (NRA)
Governor Romney Signed Pro-Gun Legislation Providing Free Replacement Licenses (Gun Owners Action League)
Governor Romney Issued a Proclamation Declaring May 7, 2005 as "Right to Bear Arms Day" (Gun Owners Action League)
Governor Romney Suspended "Administrative Fees" to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund (Gun Owners Action League)
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
Mitt LDS
July 31, 2008 - 09:11 ET by Felicia LuceDescrimination is based on sex, color, creed, religion. Why is it that people choose to remember what they want to remember. I believe if Romney is put on the ticket with John McCain, the Republicans will win.
There is a difference between aloof and unflappable. The Dems cannot shake Governor Romney so they label him 'aloof'.
'Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and
undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or
Hanged!!! President Abraham Lincoln
Ain't gonna happen. McCain
July 31, 2008 - 14:35 ET by Clear thinkerAin't gonna happen. McCain is going to piss off a lot of people with his choice for VP, and the most likely to get pissed will be conservatives.
His choice will shock almost everyone, so stay tuned.
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Clear
July 31, 2008 - 14:43 ET by BlondeWho do you think McCain will pick?
I can't see Pawlenty, nor Crist.
Romney is the only one who makes sense to me, although I saw Mike Hukabee shilling on Fox earlier.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde...
July 31, 2008 - 14:47 ET by Clear thinkerI fear he will choose Lieberman, or someone very similar.
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me too
July 31, 2008 - 14:50 ET by candanceI'm with Clear on this one - he knows he has the "scared of Obama" vote sewn up so he'll pick a moderate to win the undecideds.
candance...
July 31, 2008 - 14:53 ET by Clear thinkerAnd steal some of Hillary's people.
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I don't know, you two
July 31, 2008 - 15:02 ET by BlondeI know McCain disdains real conservatives, but I think he's already enough of a democrat to know that Lieberman as his VP choice would be totally unforgivable.
I see him making Lieberman SecState or somesuch in his cabinet, though.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
really Blonde?
July 31, 2008 - 16:10 ET by candanceLieberman as his VP choice would be totally unforgivable.
During the primaries conservies said the way he treated Romney was unforgiveable. And giving a speech on global warming with Arnold was unforgiveable. And dumping on Bush was unforgiveable.
Now most of the people on NB are voting for him irregardless as "a vote against Obama."
Face it, he could slap his own mother on live TV and most Republicans would vote for him to toe the party line.
Good points, all, Candance
July 31, 2008 - 16:20 ET by BlondeAlthough the way he treated Romney during the primaries (they are primaries for a reason), and "dumping on Bush" (he's been the President's foe for a long time, and just because he supported Bush's GWOT doesn't mean he's Bush's pal) doesn't quite fall under "unforgivable" for me.
I was enthusiastically for McCain in 2000. Still for him (or against Obama, your pick), but enthusiasm doesn't enter my mind.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
i will never ever vote for
July 31, 2008 - 16:39 ET by TruthMongeri will never ever vote for mc
rino, traitor, one foot in the grave, its all bad
I don't care who he picks, I'm voting for Barr
July 31, 2008 - 20:35 ET by GameGridI voted for Romney in the primaries but even if he's the VP for McCain, I can't bring myself to vote for McCain, so I've decided on voting for Bob Barr. I could care less about the party, it's about the principles and I disagree far less with Bob Barr on everything than I do with 'McPain'. It's too late for John to win me over now, as he would only be pandering and not actually talking conservative values from the heart. Honestly I don't expect him to pick Romney anyways and I'm not optimistic that it will be someone truly conservative.